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An episode of The Open Mic Podcast With Brett Allan

At the Open Mic, NO topic is off limits and you never know who will stop by. Enjoy real, relevant and practical conversations in a very approachable way. I talk to everyone from celebrities, to entrepreneurs. I have only one rule, only one word. Interesting.

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Happy Memorial Day from Brett and the Bay Area Studios. I hope everyone has an amazing day, time with family, and truly remember those who have gone before us. Who have allowed us as Americans, to enjoy this special day! More episodes dropping soon. Cheers and Be well!

Chris Medina is a Psychic and Medium. At first glance, its hard to know if something like this is real, fake or maybe something in between.
After this episode, and reading, I am convinced even more...that there are greater forces out there, bigger than us, and we as humans have to decide if this is true or not. Whether you believe it or not, that is up to you.
In this episode we discuss the following.
1. What is a psychic and medium?
2. How do we know what is true?
3. Can the gift be turned off or on?
4. Common sense verses intuition.
Plus much more!
You can learn more about Chris below.
WEBSITE
http://www.chrismedina.guide/about
INSTAGRAM
https://www.instagram.com/psychicchrism/
You can learn more about us and the show below.
www.theopenmicpodcast.net

Annie Duke is an author, and experienced corporate speaker and consultant on the behavior of decision making. In 2018, Annie’s first book for general audiences, “Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts” was released by Portfolio, an imprint of Penguin Random House. It quickly became a national bestseller. As a former professional poker player, she has won more than $4 million in tournament poker.
During her career, Annie won a World Series of Poker bracelet, and is the only women to have won the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions, and the NBC National Poker Heads-Up Championship. Annie is a mom of four who has written five books. She is a co-founder of HowIDecide.org, a member of the National Board of After-School All-Stars and a member of the Nation Swell Council.
Learn more about Annie below.
www.annieduke.com
Learn more about the podcast here!
www.theopenmicpodcast.net

Today's guest is Super Joe Pardo, in this episode we covered everything from his podcast, brand new TV show that is releasing very soon, and his podcast conference, MAPCON.
Joe is one of the best guys out there and I am super honored to have had him. You can learn more about him below.
https://superjoepardo.com/
https://podcastmidatlantic.com/
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www.theopenmicpodcast.net

Gearld Glassford swings buy to talk all things pop culture. We discuss the new Avengers, TV shows on the bubble, and whats next for MCU. He has an amazing podcast that covers all things pop culture from tip to tail. Oh, and Disney Remakes, why Netlfix cancels shows, and so much more!
You can learn more about him and his show here.
https://popculturecosmos.wordpress.com/
You can learn more about the Open Mic Podcast here.
www.theopenmicpodcast.net
Drop us a line!
openmicguest@gmail.com

Robin Farmanfarmaian is one of the Silicon Valley's Top Angel Investors.
She is also a professional speaker, entrepreneur, driving high-level business development for cutting-edge medical and biotech companies poised to impact 100M patients.
With over 100 speaking engagements in 12 countries, she educates audiences on technology, the future of healthcare, patient empowerment, building thought leadership, and more. Keeping within the empowerment theme, Robin also works with entrepreneurs and executives who want to become thought leaders in order to accelerate their career and business goals.
Her 1st book, “The Patient as CEO: How Technology Empowers the Healthcare Consumer”, is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon.
You can learn more about Robin below!
https://www.robinff.com/
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Jim has been a professional actor for nearly thirty years He has appeared in the films Apollo 13, The Grinch, Frost/Nixon, The Punisher, Not Forgotten, There Will Be Blood and many others. Some of Jim’s TV credits include Friends, Whose Line is it, Anyway?, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Castle, Lie to Me and Rules of Engagement.
In the 1980’s & 90’s he had a thriving career as a man-on-the-street interviewer for improvised TV and radio campaigns for grocery stores, bank cards, coffee makers, and a host of other clients that won awards for several major advertising agencies.
Learn More About Jim
http://jimmeskimen.com/bio/
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www.theopenmicpodcast.net
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Author and Comic Amy Lyle stops by to talk about her book, being the best authentic version of yourself, and what she finds funny.
Her book is the best and everyone needs to read it.
Amy Lyle is an author, comedienne/actor and screenwriter that grew up in Marietta, Ohio, which is in the heart of Appalachia, known for a population that is partial to moonshine and prone to acts of violence.
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Obsessed with comedians and comedic writers such as Jenny Lawson, Tina Fey, Carrie Fisher, Kristin Wiig, Amy Poehler, Joan Rivers, Ellen DeGeneres, Chelsea Handler, Wendy Williams, Mitch Hedberg, Wanda Sykes, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell, Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball and Roseanne Barr, she developed a writing style that is self-deprecating, hilarious and slightly neurotic.
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Amy has self-diagnosed herself with many conditions including: OCD (uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts vacillating from cleaning to running away), misophonia (having intense angry reactions to lip-smacking), Tourette’s Syndrome (yelling out random words), Sedatephobia (finds silence vexing and scary), apraxia (difficulty pronouncing words) and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). She’s taking many, many natural, herbal supplements.
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Amy and her (second) husband, Peter, are having many issues raising their four teenagers and large dog together in the suburbs just north of Atlanta.
Check out her links below and learn more about her!
https://www.amylyle.me/
https://www.facebook.com/amylyle.me/
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www.theopenmicpodcast.net

Its time for another behind the scenes episode with Eric and Brett. Today we talk about burnout, when to release an episode, and how we pick our guests. Plus, much more. Thanks for joining in and enjoy!
https://www.unstructuredpod.com/
http://theopenmicpodcast.godaddysites.com/

Scott Carson is the founder and CEO of We Close Notes. He and his team, help home owners who are upside or behind on their payments, catch up, and keep their home. He has been doing this over a decade, and has helped so many people, that had given up hope.
Its a very interesting process on how all of this works, but informative for sure. In this episode, we discuss the following.
1. What is a Lender?
2. What is a Broker?
3. Key Steps to Consider When Buying A Home
4. Does Credit Matter?
5. Do I Need a Down Payment?
Plus, so much more.
You can learn more about Scott below.
www.weclosenotes.com
https://www.facebook.com/1scottcarson/
https://www.facebook.com/noteshowpodcast/
Head over to www.theopenmicpodcast.net for all the latest show information and more!
openmicguest@gmail.com for questions, comments, show ideas and more.

Claudia Greene (CEO and Founder of Mayhem Entertainment) is a proud graduate of University of Miami with a degree in Journalism and Communications. In 2010, she continued her higher education at Loyola Marymount University and obtained Masters of Film Arts in Writing and Producing In Television while balancing a full-time employment with Entertainment Tonight. In 2012, she moved on to work part-time at TMZ and Popsugar until she decided to enter the world of PR in 2014. Recently, she was nominated to the University Of Miami's Top 30 Under 30 Successful Alumni--- UM's 30 Under 30! Read all about Claudia in this latest feature with Forbes Magazine
In this Episode we discuss the following.
1. Lessons Learned as an Entrepreneur
2. Keys to Success in Hollywood
3. Never Give Up On Your Dreams
4. Having 'It" Together
5. Advice To Young Actors
6. Staying Organized
And So much more!

Jordan Paris is a 21-year-old author, web-developer, podcast host, and former college athlete seen in Men’s Health as a beacon of light for inspiring people from all walks of life. After suffering from depression for most of high school, Jordan realized that if things were going to change, then he had to change. This realization compelled him to take control of his life. As a junior in high school, he started by reading Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins, which changed everything for him.
Join in as we talk contractual relationships, taking self responsibility, communication, building a brand, the future of his show, and much more!
www.jordanparis.com

AJ Wilcox is a long-time digital marketer who
fell in love with the LinkedIn Ads platform in
2011. He founded B2Linked.com in 2014, which
specializes in LinkedIn Ads account
management, training, and consulting.
Since then, he has managed hundreds of
accounts and a combined $100 million in ad
spend on the network. He has worked directly
with several of LinkedIn’s top 10 accounts.
AJ’s entrepreneurial journey is deeply rooted
in his faith. After he was fired from his last
job, he was offered multiple job opportunities.
He prayed to God to figure out what he should
do and the answer was to turn them all down
and start his own business — and he's never
looking back!
In this episode we discuss the following.
Targeted Linkden Ads
Linkden Doe's and Don'ts
Linkden Ads Verses Facebook Ads
Who Should Consider Advertising on Linkden
Are Google Ad's Valuable?
How to Maximize Your Target Ad Audience
Linkden Ediquite
Plus so much More!
You can learn all about AJ below!
https://b2linked.com/

Steve Sims has often been referred to as the modern day Wizard of Oz.
Steve's day job is to make the impossible possible. With his help and expertise, his clients’ fantasies and wildest dreams come true. Getting married by the Pope in the Vatican, being serenaded by Elton John, and connecting with powerful business moguls like Elon Musk are just a few of the many projects he has worked on.
I wanted to know what makes him tick, and why his success has been so sustainable for so long, and how he continues to make so many things happen for so many people.
In this episode we talk about the following.
1. What makes a good entrepreneur?
2 Why is he considered the modern day Wizard of Oz?
3. The Art of Overcoming Impostor Syndrome.
4. Shiny Object Syndrome
5. Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make.
6. Best Practices for Finding a Mentor
You can learn more about Steve Below!
www.stevedsims.com

Jerri Williams is a 26 year veteran of the FBI. During her career she worked in financial crimes, and handled some very major cases.
These days, in her own words, she is "Living out her glory days" telling the world what the FBI does, writing crime novels. and hosting a weekly podcast with some very historic and popular case agents, from our American History and writing a weekly blog discussing the hit TV Series, FBI by Dick Wolf!
In this episode, we talk about the following.
1. How Jerri Discovered the FBI
2. What the Recruiting Process Looks Like
3. What Can the FBI Can and Can't Do
4. Film and Television Cliche's
5. Her True Crime Novel Series
6. Her Weekly FBI TV Series Blog
7. Her Podcast
Plus a lot more! You can learn more about Jerri below, listen to her podcast and pick up all of her amazing books!
jerriwilliams.com

What happens when you get three podcast host's in one room? Listen in to find out!
In this Episode, Larry Roberts of the Readily Random Podcast, joins in to talk all things podcasting, his show, and the topic at hand, when or if its time to re-brand. Plus a whole lot more. Enjoy.
You can learn more about all of these guys, below.
Larry Roberts.
www.readilyrandom.com
Eric Hunley
www.unstructuredpod.com
Brett Allan
www.theopenmicpodcast.net

Ty Crandall is an internationally known speaker, author, and business credit expert. With over 17 years of financial experience Ty is recognized as an authority in business credit building, business credit scoring, and business financing.
He is the author of two of the bestselling books on consumer and business credit Perfect Credit and Business Credit Decoded and has written hundreds of published articles relating to business credit. Ty is also often heard being interviewed on countless radio and TV programs and news shows across the country and has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc.
Ty currently serves as the CEO at Credit Suite. With Credit Suite Ty consults with and advises companies on business credit building and scoring. He has overseen the business credit building for thousands of clients and has helped create and grow the most credible business coaching operation in the United States. Ty has also created and coaches the largest business credit provider network in the world.
He is an avid pilot and sailor, spending much of his free time in the skies and water around Tampa. His favorite pastime is spending time with his family and playing with his two kids Cash and Chanel.
You can learn more about Ty below!
www.creditsuite.com

Liam Martin is an entrepreneur and the founder of Time Doctor. A business software that helps companies, remote employees, increase their productivity in very considerable ways.
In this episode he discusses how this system was built and actually works to tell an employer down to the second, how much work is actually being done. In this episode we discuss the following.
1. How to measure exact productivity.
2. Is remote employment the way of the future?
3. How much work is actually being done in an eight hour day?
4. Who is happier, brick and mortar employees, or someone that works from home?
All of this and more. You can learn more about Liam below.
www.timedoctor.com

Alec Torelli has a unique perspective as it relates to decision making based on his career as one of the most successful high stakes poker players in the world. As a coach and digital entrepreneur, he shares his knowledge and insight in regard to achieving life style goals that matter. Alec has won millions playing live cash games and some of the biggest tournaments live and online; he has traveled to more than 40 countries, applying insights from his experiences towards life and business.
Alec has been featured on ESPN, CBS Sports, Travel Channel, Fox Sports, Cigar Aficionado, Poker News and many more.
A daily balance of family, work and healthy living helps create Alec’s ideal lifestyle. Even though he travels the world full time, he doesn’t plan more than a week in advance as he believes the best moments in life happen when you are open to spontaneity. It’s all about freedom, excitement, choices… and green juice.
On today's show, we discuss the following.
1. Freedom of Choice
2. Finding Your North Star
3. Playing With the Hand Life Has Dealt
4. Knowing When to "Fold"
5. Making "High Stake" Choices in Business
6. Conscious Poker
You can learn more about Alec below.
www.alectorelli.com
www.consciouspoker.com

Heather Ann Havenwood, CEO of Havenwood Worldwide, LLC and Chief Sexy Boss, is a serial entrepreneur and is regarded as a top authority on internet marketing, business strategies and marketing. Since marketing her first online business in 1999, bringing together clients and personal coaches, she has played an active role in the online marketing world since before most even had a home computer.
In 2006 she started, developed and grew an online information marketing publishing company from ground zero to over $1 million in sales in less than 12 months. Starting without a list, a product, a name or an offer, Heather Ann molded her client into a successful guru now known as an expert in his field.
In this episode we discuss a lot. A LOT. Buckle up because Heather pulls no punches. Tells it straight, and wants to get YOUR message out loud and clear. Enjoy.

Oscar helps people listen better.
In a typical conversation, a large portion of it is often missed, misunderstood, or just ignored. This begs the question, how can we improve and get better?
On today's show, we discuss the following.
What is Deep Listening?
Why does listening matter in leadership more than ever?
What is the difference between a good listener and a great
listener?
Who are the four villains of listening?
What is the 125-400 rule?
How can you listen to what’s unsaid?
What is the cost of not listening?
You can learn more about Oscar below!
https://www.oscartrimboli.com/deep-listening-book/
Also, if you heard this episode, send us an email, openmicguest@gmail.com for an opportunity to win an amazing listener gift.

Chris Parker is an internet Ninja.
He has 15+ years experience in developing dynamic content web sites. Experienced in building websites from conception to roll out; integration with affiliate tracking, Salesforce CRM, Five9 VOIP, and reporting systems. Diverse business background including: web development, marketing, business development, and project management.
He has also owned and operated a number of sites, including WhatIsMyIPAddress.com since it was started in January of 2000.
In this episode we cover internet and IP address security, how to monetize your online business, entrepreneur adventures, lessons learned, and so much more.
You can learn more about Chris below.
https://www.cgparker.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/chrispcritters
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophergparker/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chrisgeorgeparker/
https://whatismyipaddress.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/wimia
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whatismyipaddress
YoutTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtLYc0W0ZtDaqmi8Fu5gOZw
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whatismyipaddress/

Today's guest is Susan C Bennett! If you don't know who is she is by now, she is the original voice of Siri.
Did you know she sings? Is in a band? Is the international voice of Delta Airlines, Amtrack, and so much more?
In this episode we go behind the voice as she shares her story of becoming "accidentally famous", her history as a singer, a long time voice over actor. Plus a few other fun facts as well.
A special thanks is due to Randy Jones of The Jones Dot Show Podcast for the introduction and the pitch for our show!
https://susancbennett.com/

Dana Pharant is a former Dominatrix turned successful business woman, author and entrepreneur.
"When you resist failing you don’t play full out, you don’t dive in and take the opportunities and risks that will propel your business forward. But when you surrender and let go, you lose that heavy, serious energy. Then laughter and playful energy shakes things up and you get back into who you are; you tap into your creative juices and that is the sweet spot for your business. If you’re creative and you’re lit up—boom! You’re gonna rock it! "
Dana has taken her life experiences, and her time as a Dominatrix and applied them to business, being an entrepreneur, and helps other achieve greatness in their lives!
In this episode we discuss her life experiences, successes and failures and how all of this has brought her to where she is at today. We also learn her "best practices" for being a mentor and her thoughts on givng "free advice".
You can learn more about Dana below.
www.danapharant.com

In today's episode, we tackle the topic of infertility. If you have ever struggled with this, or know someone who has, this episode is just for you.
Pradeepa helps couples who want to have children work through the long struggle of infertility and everything that goes along with it.
Her journey was long, 3 miscarriages, 3 failed Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI) treatments, 8 back-to-back In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments and absolutely no answers to why. “Unexplained infertility” wasn’t really an answer to anything.
Her experience opened her eyes to the extreme need for support and service to this community of people that are experiencing infertility and going through this process. The process that no one wants to talk about or even knows what to say.
In this episode we talk about what she does, the emotional, mental, and sometimes even physical struggles couples deal with when trying to get pregnant, and how she helps them work through these very difficult waters.
Pradeepa is part of the International Coaching Federation’s Associate Certified Coach. She is also a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach from Coaches Training Institute.
You can learn more about her below!
www.PradeepaFertilityCoach.com
https://www.facebook.com/PradeepaFertilityCoach/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NotYourTypicalFertilitySupportGroup/

Arnold Strong is a Humanitarian, Communications Strategist, Management Consultant and a Visionary who serves on several Veteran focused Non-Profits to help human kind around the world. He is also a retired army officer.
Arnold is the communication's director of Unify Earth, a company who is setting out to essentially, help rebuild entire infrastructures in the country of the Bahamas dues to the results of Hurricane Irene. Their approach is unique, but the feel it is one that will set the standard for future locations, world wide. All via personal, and Eco friendly block chains and crypto-currency.
In this episode we discuss the following.
1. What is a block chain.
2. What is Crypto- Currency exactly?
3. The possible future of human infrastructure and banking systems.
4. The progressing efforts of humanitarian aid.
Plus much more, enjoy as this is a very informative and educational episode!

Today's episode is short and sweet! I had a brief, but full conversation with the host of Entrepreneur On Fire John Lee Dumas. The content was so good, we decided to present it as is, so enjoy!
In the episode we discuss some of the following.
1. The Best way to seek out and find a mentor.
2. Seeking solicited advice.
3. Finding your big idea.
4. What does an entrepreneur look like?
5. Can anyone be an entrepreneur?
Plus much more.
Enjoy this brief, but fun conversation, packed full of amazing content.
www.eofire.com
openmicguest@gmail.com

Jason Linett is the CEO and Founder or Work Smart Hypnosis.
He is an expert at helping organizations and the people within them create powerful change and sharpen their strategies.
As a speaker, author, and hypnotist, Jason has put in more than fifteen years of professional study and on-the-job experience tracking how top performers in many industries achieve astounding results.
He has been called “the guy who makes other people more successful.” He combines hypnotic success coaching, neurolinguistic programming, and a contagious sense of humor to make motivating your team (or even yourself) a memorable experience!
His book, Work Smart Business: Lessons Learned from Hypnotizing 250,000 People and Building a Million-Dollar Brand, releases on January 27, 2019.
We covered A LOT in this episode so buckle up! You can learn more about Jason Below.
https://jasonlinett.com/

In 2018 Dave Jackson was inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame. On top of that, he has been podcasting since 2005, and he has clocked over 1.6 Million, plus downloads since 2017.
His podcast, about podcasting is a one stop shop for all things... well...podcasting. From concept to your first episode and everything in between. If you have a question, he has an answer. In this episode we cover the following.
Is podcasting going the Way of "Paid Guests"?
Is there such a thing as too many "calls to action"?
How much "Free" Advice Does Dave Give?
How to make important, long lasting connections.
How Dave decides what shows to appear on.
How to build a sustainable brand.
Plus a few other things that are amazing pieces of gold. You can learn more about Dave below.
http://schoolofpodcasting.com/

In one way, shape or form, all of us deal with it. We may not realize it, but I think we do. Feeling like a fake or fraud, not giving ourselves credit for hard work, and giving others credit, or allowing them to judge us unfairly, because we are not confident in our abilities.
In today's episode Brett covers 5 categories of this cultural phenom known as impostor syndrome. Hopefully we can all walk away, feeling encouraged, and know that the fight, hard work we put in everyday is well worth it, and we should allow ourselves credit, when we often truly deserve it.

Today's guest is Meredith Masony, you know her from her widely successful YouTube channel, IG, Blog, all of which have a massive following.
Meredith had been sick for months, always turned away as the picture of health. When finally she demanded an endoscopy and what they found turned her world upside down. At 34 years old with three children under the age of 8, she had encountered her own mortality.
"While sitting in bed crying a week before the surgery I took inventory of my life. I married my soulmate and blessed with three children, but I had not left my mark on this world. Becoming a mother left me with no idea who I was. After my surgery I awoke to three amazing words. My husband leaned over and said, “It’s not cancer.” At that moment I vowed to find myself and make my mark. My blogging adventure began in October of 2014 when I created That’s Inappropriate, for parents just like me. "
Her first video went wildly viral, and her brand has been on fire ever since.
In this episode she shares her story, the secret to her success, how to maintain longevity in a very competitive market, how everyone's opinions don't bother her and the future of ALL "That's Inappropriate".
You can learn more about her below. If you have questions, or comments about this episode. or any others, please email us at openmicguest@gmail.com!
https://thatsinappropriate.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thatsinappropriateblog/
https://www.instagram.com/thats_inappropriate/
https://open.spotify.com/user/may326u0xfpgxplohsxwxfzfa?si=wvnIKMaPR9C-y3olsf5NCw
https://www.pinterest.com/ThatsInappropriate/
https://twitter.com/thatsinapropro/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgclNaDIi9eDgLYbJkWAWgg

Former pro skater Mikey Taylor joins Brett to talk about his very successful skating career that was over quite quickly, when his contract with DC Shoes ended way before he expected. He was planning on retiring anyhow, but it occurred much sooner then he anticipated.
Instead of panicking, he had fortunately planned for the financial aspect of retiring but had no real idea of what was to come next.
Today, he shares his story, lessons learned, his approach to seeking out a mentor, and advice to young athletes to plan ahead.
He also talks about his new company Commune Capitol, responsible real estate investing, and how everyone involved can come out on top.

Richard Chapo is an attorney at law for the internet. He helps businesses, entrepreneurs, and other folks, navigate and understand the business of doing "business" online. He provide services and guidance to clients ranging in size from large international corporations to small blogs operated by enthusiasts posting for the pure joy of it.
With over 24 years of experience, he helps people with start up strategies and entity formation, website development, contract negotiation and preparation, monetization, and so much more
In this episode we discuss the do's and dont's starting an online company, google ad sense, some pro tips for podcasters, how the internet has changed and much much more.
If you contact Richard, and tell him you heard our show, he will give you a free consult.
You can learn more about Richard below.
www.socalinternetlawyer.com

Eric and Brett join forces this week, again, to talk about each others guests, feedback from the show's, whats upcoming, and what it really takes to put together and produce a show. With a lot of laughs along the way.
Both shows, Unstructured and The Open Mic Podcast with Brett Allan, can be heard everywhere you listen.
www.theopenmicpodcast.net
unstructured.podbean.com

American Sensei. Yokido Founder. 5th Degree Black Belt.
Financial Mentor to Transformation Nation.
Best selling author in personal finance. Rewriting the rules and plan for retirement.
Damion's number one goal is to inspire and empower every willing soul towards financial freedom and abundance through lessons, insights gained from 20 years of martial arts study, trench warfare and financial training wealth creation.
This is a great way to kick off 2019, you can learn more about Damion Below.
www.damionlupo.com

Here is an unplanned bonus for all my loyal plans. Brett is joined by Eric Hunley of the "Unstructured Podcast" and its a fun one for sure.
They talk about past episodes, lessons learned and whats to come for their prospective shows. This episode promises to be a regular thing, and we both hope you enjoy!
When this airs, Eric will have hit 50K Downloads!

Ever wondered what Navy SEALs, fighter pilots and other elite veterans do once they leave the military?
They go job hunting, just like everybody else looking for a new career. Except special operators and fighter pilots have spent on average 10 or more prime income earning years out of today’s offices and businesses and inside of combat units that demand all of their time, leaving no room for post-military career exploration until their separation is upon them; finding their place in the civilian world can be as big a challenge as anything they have faced in training or in combat.
John Allen is a retired Navy Seal turned entrepreneur who has created a company that helps special class veterans, aka, fighter pilots, green berets, and many other unique operators, transition and find work after a military career.
Elite Meet was founded in 2017 to connect these elite veterans with high quality employment opportunities.
You can learn more about John and Elite Meet Below.
www.elitemeet.us

Sometimes you just have to say $%^& it. According to Zane, if your not willing to take the risk and face failures you may never experience success. From failed TV shows, getting cancelled, and listening to the sirens of Hollywood, Zane has come out on top and his hard work has paid off.
His show, Zanes World on Podcast One, is one of the most popular out there and he has a brand new TV show dropping in January. We covered a lot in this episode and he answered some questions he had never been asked.
Your can listen to his show Zane’s World everywhere.

Off road racing superstar Justin peck has a very candid conversation with Brett about balancing life between his very successful racing career, being diagnosed with a Bi-Polar disorder and making it all work. He doesn't consider himself to be a victim by any means, but uses all of this to his advantage to make the most out of his life, family and career.
Justin also shares some very sage advice about building a brand and having something that is very sustainable.
All of this and more is detailed in his Book "Bullet Proof" which can be found everywhere. You can learn more about Justin below.
www.justinpeckracing.com

Laura Petersen is an author, entrepreneur and the founder of "Copy That Pops". If you have ever had the desire to write a book, expand and grow your business, and maximize what your doing, then listen in to this informative episode.
Or, if your just beginning and are looking for a place to start, then listen in!
We discuss mentor-ship, how to run a very successful business, and how to ask for advice and find a mentor. Oh, and time vampires. Plus much much more.
You can learn more about Laura below.
www.copythatpops.com

Award winning podcaster, Jennifer Briney joins in on the podcast to talk political hot topics, the state of the union so to speak...and why does California want to become an independent state. Oh, and ALOT of laughs to fill in all the gaps! She pulls no punches, and tells it straight. You can learn more about Jennifer below. Be sure to check out her show and don't miss out.
www.congressionaldish.com

Rev up your engines for today's episode. Dave started his career playing Batman at the Six Flags Stunt Show, as well as Water World at Universal Studios. He has been involved with cars, and motorcycles his entire life.
If it has an engine, he has probably driven it!
We talked about his hit show on A&E, building a legacy with his son, handling fame and social media and what it takes to make an amazing sport vehicle.
If you haven't checked out his show, its a must. Enjoy.

Randall is an author, podcaster, and knows A LOT of famous people. He is also one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He believes the very best in everyone he meets, and wants them to reach their fullest potential.
In this episode we talk about his book, podcast, his approach to networking and his thoughts on mentorship, and so much more.
You can learn more about him below.
www.randallkennethjones.com

Evan doesn't have a cell phone number, loves to salsa dance, and loves to play League of Legends. He has an unusual approach to reaching out to his followers, and is one of the most successful angel investors his age.
We talked about his approach to mentorship, a question he said he has never been asked! Score one for Brett! Also we discussed clarity of message, the importance of vision, what holds people back the most when starting a project and so much more.
You can learn more about Evan here.
www.evancarmichael.com

At four years old, Brynner Agassi picked up his first pair of drumsticks and never laid them down. A native to California, he was exposed to a variety of musical genres at a young age. His tutelage in music began at home through his father-Evin Agassi; an international legendary Assyrian singer who has innovatively revolutionized Assyrian music.
We talked about his early musical influences, what a musical producer actually does, Napster, Soundhound, what music is in his playlist and finally, his thoughts on autotune. Plus so much more!
You can learn more about him here.
www.brynneragassi.com

Today, Jessica Rhodes, Co-Owner and Co-Founder joins me to talk all things podcasting, how to be a successful guest or host, and everything in between.
Jessica shared about how she got her start as as successful business woman and entrepreneur and what it takes to run one of the most successful podcasting businesses around.
Interview Connections is the largest and most successful guest booking agency for podcasters and guest experts in the United States. They have booked thousands of interviews since they were founded in 2013 and have booked interviews for some of iTunes’ most successful podcasts.
www.interviewconnections.com
IG @jessicarhodes45
IG @interviewconnections

Today we chat with American Music Composer, Silas Hite. Hite, is well known for writing, and scoring music for television, film, video games and so much more.
If you have been around for at least the last ten years, you have most certainly heard something, his fingers have touched. In this episode we talked about what it takes to compose music for a commercial, video game, film, and the major differences with all of them. We also chatted about the state of music today, and the use of auto-tune. Such a fun conversation for sure.
You can learn more about him below.
https://twitter.com/satincowboy?lang=en
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3355646/
https://www.facebook.com/Silas-Hite-Composer-and-Visual-Artist-143443615698996/

Here we are, episode 100! Joining me for this huge milestone is Roger Leopardi! You have heard his voice on the CW for Riverdale, countless commercials, TV Shows and the list goes on. It was a true honor to chat with him.
In this episode we talked about the following,
. His long career as a VO actor and how he got his start.
. How he has started two companies with his brother, "FanStero" and "Drama".
. How fear and the unwillingness to change and adapt can hold us back from achieving greatness and reaching our full potential.
. His unique approach and perspective to the voice over industry and his career as whole, and so much more.
This will be our last episode until after the Thanksgiving Holiday, but we will be back with so much more!
www.rogerleopardi.com
www.theopenmicpodcast.net

My guest today is a former journalist, Emmy Award winner turned entrepreneur. Bofta Yimam
She coaches executive leaders and high-impact entrepreneurs to help them craft a compelling story to use in multiple channels. This involves laser-focused messaging and powerful storytelling techniques to move their audience into action.
Bofta uses her decade of media acumen, thousands of live on-air reports, speaker experience as well as hosting her own private workshops, she moves her clients to take action and SOAR.
Her clients call the process transformative. Those who work with her breakthrough fears, create a deeper impact and increase their visibility— within weeks.
We covered a lot, from lessons learned, what it takes to be an award winning journalist, and how to transition and be successful in following your passions, and having a clear message to do so.
Enjoy.

Marine Tanguy got one of her first tastes of art gallery management when she was just 21 years old, but she didn't like what she saw. She felt the traditional gallery model was "elitist" and didn't allow for works from all demographics. And so, she decided to change this by opening MTArt in 2015.
It's an agency for up-and-coming artists, helping them pay for studios, showcase their work through public art installations, virtual galleries and commercial partnerships and find buyers. Young artists appear to like the idea: MTArt says that it reviews 200 portfolios every month in order to find the most innovative young talent.
She was also listed as one of Forbes 30 Under 30, most successful business woman, and entrepreneur. She runs of of the most successful art businesses/agencies in the UK/US and is a nationally recognized for her contributions to the art world, and fully dedicated to making art a daily common place in our world.
www.mtart.agency

Our very special guest for today's show is Liris Crosse. In this episode we talk about her humble beginnings, her keys to success and longevity in a very tough business, and what it really takes to walk the runway.
Liris was one of the signature curvy models for the promo commercial for BET/Centric's new show “Curvy Style With Timothy Snell”. She was also one of a few models selected to walk the runway for reality TV competition, Project Runway’s, first ever plus size collection at New YorkFashion Week.
She also became the first Black model to grace the Goddess Lingerie campaignin 2015.
She is also, and rightfully so, the Season 16 Break Out Star and WINNER of Project Runway! We are honored to have her. Oh, and is she returning or not???? Join in to find out!
www.lirrisc.com
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Dan started his first business at 17 and it failed, at 19, another company was started, and it failed. After that, he started consulting for 3 years, and...he hated that. At 24, he started another company, and it was a success, but, like before it almost crashed into the ground.
At 27, he became a certified millionaire, and since then he has been helping other companies, business owners, and learners alike, complete the steps to run a successful software company or business.
Dan believes that the most successful people are typically the ones that no one believes in, and have the most potential to be successful. As of today he has helped hundreds of SaaS Companies (Software as a Service) reach their goals and maximum potential with his training and unique mentor-ship style.
We packed a lot of information into a small amount of time, but its well worth it. Enjoy.
www.danmartell.com
IG @danmartell
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At 21, Alexa Curtis runs her own business, has a syndicated podcast on Radio Disney, and is arguably, one of the youngest entrepreneurs in the game. She is very transparent when it comes to her personal life, running a full time business, and only having one boss in her entire life, herself.
She has more that earned her place, worked very hard, learned from her mistakes and knows what it takes to have longevity, and build something that is sustainable.
We discuss...is there such a thing as too much hustle, setting goals, and what it really takes to run a business and why she makes herself so accessible to people.
www.lifeunfilteredwithalexa.com
www.theopenmicpodcast.net

Brittany Hennessy is the best-selling author of “INFLUENCER: Building Your Personal Brand In The Age Of Social Media” and the Co-Founder of Carbon, a technology company building solutions for influencers. A pioneer in the influencer marketing industry, she lends her expertise to brands, small businesses, and influencers as a consultant.
Brittany is the former Senior Director, Influencer Strategy & Talent Partnerships at Hearst Magazines Digital Media and the first person to hold that title. She is also a member of the Real-Time Academy of Short Form Arts and Sciences where she judges the annual Shorty Awards and the Shorty Social Good Awards.
Brittany is an active member of New York Women In Communications, Inc. and has served on the board of directors as Vice-President of Scholarship & Awards and Vice-President of Student Affairs.
www.brittanyhennessy.com

My guest today is Jodi Krangle. Jodi's rich, alto voice has been described as soothing, warm and sincere. While collaborating with clients all over the world, she’s voiced national and international commercial campaigns for companies like Bissell, Kraft/Capri Sun and Visit Orlando, narrated documentaries & web/explainer videos and has been the narration voice for shows on both Slice Network in Canada and HGTV in the US.
Jodi’s background as a singer has provided her with an innate sense of the rhythm and melody that go into a voice performance. And her love of the creative imagination has made her a captivating storyteller.
But what few people know? She’s a geeky fangirl at heart. Ask her about Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, Firefly or tabletop gaming (D&D) and you’ll be in for a lengthy conversation (if you want one, that is)." Enjoy!

Today's guest is Jamie Kilstein. He is a comic, podcaster and teacher of Jiu Jitsui. Jamie has been featured on Joe Rogan's podcast, and multiple national television programs, and talk shows. I caught up with him before he headed over to Australia to tape his brand new comedy special, to talk about life and what has been going on. Enjoy.

My guest today specializes in telling the kind of stories that crawl under your skin and keep you up at night. She specializes in telling the kind of stories that crawl under your skin and keep you up at night. Polcastro appears both in front of and behind the camera for Murderline Images. She spent last year as a vagabond and grew up as an "illegal" in Mexico, both experiences having given her a cosmopolitan perspective on a variety of topics. Her books include Jane, Suicide in Tiny Increments, Dentata, The Truth About Cows, they can be purchased wherever you get books.
www.riyaannepolcastro.com

Today's guest has a very compelling story of loss and redemption.
Gregory owned multiple businesses making millions of dollars only to loose it all, in his words "after becoming dishonest, unethical, and self centered."
He was charged with theft and served eighteen months in the Colorado Department of Corrections for his actions.
He now speaks and has published a book on the power of the truth and how dishonesty is becoming an accepted part of our community. He has an extensive insight on human behavior based his experiences of how our actions affect others, especially your family.
His story is must listen, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. He is also a blogger and fellow podcaster! His book is entitled, "The Truth About Lies: How Admitting Nothing Can Cost You Everything.
Here are his links.
www.veracitygp.com
Our website.
www.theopenmicpodcast.net

My guest today is an American Actress, Model, Chef and philanthropist. Her name is Hayley Gripp. She got her start in the industry as a print model in national ads for "Verizon Wireless" and "As Seen On TV." As a model, Gripp has also walked the runway for NYFW and LAFW. In acting, Hayley has shot multiple commercials, has been a celebrity taste tester on Cupcake Wars, and landed prominent roles on "CSI: Las Vegas," "Hollywood Hillbillies" and the Lifetime original series "Killer Kids."
Gripp recently wrote an article for "Simply Gluten Free" Magazine that was published nationally for their May/June 2015 Issue. As a vegetarian chef, in May 2015 Hayley hosted a live cooking segment on San Diego Channel 6 News. Hayley prides herself on her philanthropy work, and along with being a Youth Ambassador, is also a young adult board member for the Tourette Syndrome Association. As a representative and brand ambassador for The Organic Face, Hayley has collaborated to create a line of organic cosmetics with proceeds going directly to charity.
She splits her time between New York City and Los Angeles and when not on set, empowers students across the country through her anti-bullying campaign "Being Nice Is Cool."
Currently she has spoken to over 40K students and had a prominent role in getting the "I.D.E.A. Act" passed in Washington DC. Enjoy!
www.theopenmicpodcast.net

Chase is a leading military and intelligence behavior expert with 20 years of creating the most advanced behavior skills courses and tactics available worldwide:
He is also a leading behavior expert in the United States and the #1 bestselling author of two books on tactical behavior skills. He is the author of the worldwide #1 bestselling book on advanced persuasion, influence and behavior profiling.
Chase teaches elite groups, government agencies and police in behavior science skills including behavior profiling, nonverbal analysis, deception detection, interrogation, and advanced behavioral investigation. His Tactical Behavior Science course is a critical, life-saving course designed for law enforcement, and his Human Tradecraft course is specifically designed for intelligence operations personnel who depend heavily on serious human behavior skills.
We talked about some very interesting topics, and how this all can apply to us, everyday in a practical way!
www.ellipsisbehavior.com
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Certified dating expert, TV personality, podcaster and author Damona Hoffman is my guest on this fun filled episode! She can be seen on BET Television, heard on Sirius XM Radio and all over, dishing out practical dating advice. From texting, to meeting in person and in between. She was a delight to chat with, and provided some great insights. Enjoy!
www.damonahoffman.com

You have heard the commercial spots for a little over a month. Now its time to meet the man behind Spades Sunshades, Mr. Jeff Webber. Sunglasses for poker players, by poker players. That is their motto. He has a great story, and he is an amazing poker player. Its all in for this episode!
www.spadesunsshades.com

Joel swings by today, all the way from Atlanta. He talks comedy. and his podcast and how it all ties in together. His show has been hailed by NPR as a Master Class in Comedy, and there is a reason why. He also teaches comedy classes, and interviews some of the top names in the business. #hotbreath. Enjoy!
www.joelbyarscomedy.com

Alie Levine stops by talk fashion, west coast winters, her new jewelry line, and how to balance it all as a new mother. She is real, genuine, and that is one of the many reasons people love her. She just released a brand new line, "Hearts on Fire" jewelry, and its all the rave. In this episode we keep it totally real. Oh, and you may also recognize from "Stripped" On Bravo TV!
www.alielevine.com
https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/sterling-forever-hearts-on-fire-layered-necklace-choker-set/5014117
https://www.instantgo.com/alilevinedesign
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=12981820&calendarID=1358281
Alilevine.com & alilevinestyling.com

Social media and brand marketing expert, Kimmy Neal steps up to the Open Mic, to talk branding, marketing, strategy, and how to make your business stand out. She has an incredible story, enjoy.
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The delightful Kara Mayer Robinson steps up to the open mic to chat about her podcast, and how her experience as a therapist and journalist, gets her the most amazing interviews with icons, and A-List Celebrities alike. Enjoy.

Joining me for my 80th episode, Scott Dikkers, Best Selling Author, and Co-Founder of the Onion Newspaper. This was a true delight for me. We talked about his career as a comedy writer, drawing comic strips, and how the Onion Newspaper was birthed. And...everything that happened in between.

Comedian Bone Hampton is on today's episode, fresh off of America's Got Talent. He shared his experience on the show, how he began a his career in comedy, the art of the joke, the difference between a comedian and a comic, and his back up plan for life!
www.bonehampton.com

One of my favorite episodes so far. Author, TED X Speaker and Entrepreneur Joshua Harris joined the Open Mic to share with us where and what he has been up to! He has a brand new business, doing what he has always done best. Helping and leading folks in a very unique and special way. Enjoy
www.clearandloud.com

Adult Film Actor Jocyln Stone swings by for a very fun, educational, and very unfiltered conversation. I learned a lot, we laughed a lot, and she was very gracious for spending time with us. If you have EVER had a question about how this industry operates. You will want to listen for sure. Enjoy!

In this fast, fueled episode I was joined by retired NASCAR driver and pole position winner Shawna Robinson. She shared with my her history of racing, how she came up and eventually went on to be one of the first female drivers ever to win a pole position. Enjoy!

I had the honor of chatting with comedy legend, and the "Comedians Comedian Jeffrey Gurian. We talked about his new book, how he cured himself of his stutter and how feels that laughter really is the best medicine. He also shared some amazing stories of working with some of the comedy greats, and his thoughts on how the industry has changed over last few decades.
www.comedymatterstv.com

D Wink, author, storyteller, and director, joins in to talk about her creative processes when it comes to writing, how she gets past writers block, and where she gets her creative influences. We also talked about the rise, and state of the German Film Industry.
www.dwink-author.com
www.storyartist.me

The incredible and talented Lesa Wilson is on today's episode. We talked about her early days of modeling, competing in the Ms. Georgia Pagent and winning, and being a runner up with Ms. USA. Also she shares about her time on American Idol, and her ongoing and continual success as an actor.
www.lesawilson.com
www.imdb.com/name/nm2256974/

Today I am joined by Best Selling Author, and Pastor of Fresh Life Church in the Flathead Valley of Montana. We talked about A LOT, it was a fantastic conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. www.levilusko.com www.freshlifechurch.org

Heather Brooker, Two time Emmy awarding winning journalist, actor and podcast host of "Motherhood In Hollywood" joins in the conversation to chat about life as mom in the entertainment business, journalist, and how she found success with her podcast, that started out as friends getting together at home. Enjoy!
www.motherhoodinhollywood.com
Instagram @motherhoodinhollywood

Today's episode is very on brand. I spent time with Diana Espir, Pop Culture, and Entertainment Journalist, Instagram Influencer, and Podcaster. We laughed, we cried (Not Really), we talked about the Kardashians. This one is ALOT of fun, enjoy.

Class is in session. Ms. Pinkard from the hit show, Last Chance U, joins us all the way from Independence Kansas to talk about book club, being a small fish in a big pond, and the importance of taking advantage of your education.

In this very candid episode, Board Certified Sexologist Dr. Steven De Wit joins us to talk about human sexuality and our personal sexual make up. He shares his thoughts about why we are the "way we are" sexually, personal trauma, and how to have what he calls. " a sex life by design". This episode is explicit in nature and for mature audiences only. Enjoy!
www.drdewit.com

Hailing from Las Vegas Nevada, podcaster and composer David Rosen joins the show today. We chat about his shows Bird Road and Piecing It Together, as well as his long career in the music industry. Enjoy!
www.bydavidrosen.com

On today's show, Ghanaian film director M. Sayibu drops in to talk about his career, and being the very first to have his own Ghanaian channel on Amazon Prime. He is doing big things and making moves for sure, we see an Oscar in his future.

On the show today, I sat down with my best friends, oldest boy to talk about, life, music, magic, dancing, and being a teenager in today's world. He is a gifted young man and wise beyond his years! Enjoy.

In our latest episode, I spoke with DeShawn Fontleroy founder of Sports Mastery. A program to help ALL athletes of all ages deal with the struggle between education and sports, and has found a way to bridge the gap. If you play sports, and are a student, even a parent, don't miss this episode. Enjoy. His website is below.
www.sportsmastery.com
IG @openmicpodcast
Twitter @brettsopenmic

In this fun episode, I sat down with fellow podcast host, Eric Hunley. We chatted about HIS show Unstructured, and his inspiration for putting together creative content, his travels and experience at the podcasting convention, and all around life. Enjoy.
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Today we are joined by a very special guest, actress Natalie Lander. She is know for playing the role of "Debbie" on ABC's The Middle, "Rachel" on TVLand's Lopez, and "Goldie" on Goldie & Bear, with Disney JR. She is also the daughter of David Lander, best known for his role as "Squiggy" on the hit show Happy Days. What a fun conversation this was, she shares her story of growing up in a family of actors, and the hard work it takes to be successful in a very tough industry! Enjoy.

YouTube Vlogger, Brand Model and instagram Influencer Brey Noelle sat with me to talk about her amazing journey and life lessons and hard work that got her to where she is today! Her videos are inspiring, encouraging and cause you to love yourself, life and value what you’ve been given!

Hollywood Star Iris Almario joined the podcast to talk about her career, and the importance of humility in the industry. To always be learning, honing your craft, and the amazing longevity she has had. She also shares about her new animal non-profit that will be launching very soon.

Today I sat down with Master Pete Canavan, Personal Safety and Security Expert. We talked all things from internet safety, to personal safety at home, work and school.He has been an martial arts expert for over 20 years and authored several books! If you have children, you don't want to miss this episode! Be sure to check out all his information and website below!
www.learnselfdefenseonline.com

As we celebrate episode #50 my best friends Issac and Kristi Lopez join me to share the secrets to their successful marriage. It hasn't all been easy, but its all been worth it. They are an inspiration to me, and I am thankful for them. Enjoy.

Have you ever been listening to a song and wondered, why is this so catchy? Or, a song that brings back memories, or causes you to get a little bit weepy? On today's show my guest Hunter Farris from the " Song Appeal Podcast" answers all of those questions and more!
www.songappealofficial.com

Today John Daly veteran journalist, author and media expert joins the podcast to talk about how we all have a media bias, including the media. How we can stay better informed about what we are reading and seeing on social media, print and television. It was a great conversation, I learned a lot and John has years of experience and insight that we all can learn from.

Nancy Hartwell joins the podcast to discuss the epidemic of human trafficking and modern day child slavery. With over forty years of experience and three best selling books, she talks about how this all began, and how these horrific crimes can occur, right in our back yard.
www.nancyhartwell.com

In this episode I sat down the fellow podcaster Jacob Espinoza (Jacobs Affirmations} to talk about how he created and develops his show, how he creates content, and the unique ways he connects with his listeners.
www.jacobespinoza.com

In this episode I spoke to Jay Scott, Co-founder and director of Alex's Lemonade Stand: A Cure for Childhood Cancer. He shares his very moving story, how the organization began, and how the are choosing to fight and help cure cancer, one cup at a time.
www.alexslemonadestand.org
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It goes without saying, progress in life, no matter what, will always most likely come with roadblocks. The question is, how do we deal with and handle it. Its never easy, but with the right mindset, even those extra hurdles can be crossed.
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I had a panic attack last night. Nothing like I have ever experienced. I decided to share about it, because I felt if I did, it would take some fear away. Here it is.
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Today, we tackle the subject of procrastination. Eric shares with us the secretes of combating procrastination, his personal journey of overcoming it, and some helpful tips for our listeners to put into practice.....right now!
www.ericmtwiggs.com
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Today I chatted with author and young entrepreneur Jordan Paris. We discuss his brand new book, Growth Mindset University, how he began his career as a trainer, and his perspectives on how to live a fulfilled life.
JordanParisHealth.com
theopenmicpodcast.net
instagram.com/@openmicpodcast.

In this program we talk about getting organized, and nine practical ideas to help us get there. This is an area I know I can grow in, lets all learn together! www.theopenmicpodcast.net instagram.com/@openmicpodcast

In this episode, I sat down with Scott Neumyer, creator and host of the "Anxiety Diaries Podcast". We chatted about dealing with anxiety and how to seek help, and to talk to someone right away before it can potentially get out of hand. He is also a journalist, father and an advocate and champion of bringing awareness to a topic that is not easy to face.
www.imsoanxious.com
www.anxietydiariespodcast.com

Today’s thought, just be you. Don’t apologize for who you are, or who might judge you. Be free, and be who you were created to be! People may be critical and that’s ok. But don’t let that stop you from being the amazing person you are.

In this episode, expert and life coach Joyce Schafers drops in to talk about relationships, past trauma, and unresolved emotional pain, and how those areas can affect any relationship we may be in. She shares a lot of insightful perspectives, for us all to think about and consider. www.joyce-schafers.com

Do you have any friends? Do you have a best friend? Hopefully we all have somebody. In this season, another random thought about friendship and reconciling one that was broken. Friendship is like air, They are important to have just like oxygen to breathe, if you don’t have any friends try and make new ones, or, work on the ones you have! Be encouraged and be well!

Today, Janeen Holmes joins us from the the organization "My Stuff Bags" to share her story about this amazing care group, likw no other. To try and explain it this short bio would be almost impossible. This is one you just have to listen to. www.mystuffbags.org

Hello all! I am starting something NEW on my podcast where I feature a DIFFERENT podcast each week. A 5 minute deep dive about you and your show and a random topic! If you’re interested comment below with your podcast, and I’ll be in touch! I’ll also leave you a rating and review! Cheers and be well!

In this episode we celebrate show #20. We ask the question, how do you as a human being measure your success. Its a very important question to ask ourselves. Its with that answer, we can determine the course we take it whatever it you do, or are passionate about.

Issac and his wife Kristi join me on the show to continue our conversation on all things Disney planning! How to plan a trip with little ones and even newborns! More fun conversation about the mouse and a lot of laughs! Back by popular demand!

On this episode, I sit down with my friend Ken Hendricks. Its been about four years since we have caught up. Life happens, time passes, and as we get older, it goes even faster! This was a great conversation, and I so glad we had the time to catch up!

Kori Zornes joins us to talk about life changing journey's, travel and getting away on a very special and unique adventure to help hit the "reset" button on life! Kori is the founder of "Revamp Retreats" and her goal is to help you out with exactly this!

Sometimes in life, its hard to figure out where you fit in on this big planet. We feel so small, and struggle to find out what our purpose is. Brett shares experiences growing up in a family that didn't encourage pursuing dreams, and how now, he has learned from that. We all have a purpose, the question is, what does it take to figure that out!

Today on the program, syndicated and acclaimed film critic Nell Minow dropped by the podcast to talk movies, how a review is done, and why a movie gets the rating it does! This was very eye opening, and a great conversation. Also, we asked the question, why does a parent die in almost every Disney film, and a lot more amazing conversation.

Today I received a text that needed WHAT I THOUGHT was an immediate response. Turns out, the answer I needed was already there. Greater than the response I was waiting for. Being patient is not easy, learning to develop that skill is even more challenging. Lets learn together.

Today we add to the subject of dealing with change on a smaller, more practical scale. How flexible are you in daily life? Can you stay calm in the pocket under pressure? With just a few minor exercises, we can be more flexible then we realize. Lets stretch out together.

In this episode with talk with Hollywood director and author Daniel Lusko about his new book, "When Imagination Creates Reality" and get some "Insider" tips on what it takes to get a blockbuster film made! Another fantastic interview that surely won't disappoint!

In this episode, we talk about the surprising success of the podcast so far, and how to deal with failure and rejection. Remember we are not defined by our own failures or others. Be encouraged and grow from every opportunity that we are presented!